Kungfu Dragon USA

My name is Rithvik Ravi, and I’m 15 years old. I started Kung fu when I was around six years old. Since my beginning in the Kung fu world, I’ve learned much more than just stances, forms, and self-defense. Learning discipline, respect, and patience, and along with those came confidence and self-respect. Never had I imagine the depth, structure, and life values Kung Fu had to offer. After I received my purple belt, I realized that Kung Fu is a serious lifestyle to be reckoned ...with, and I can easily say my Kung Fu journey has been an instrumental part of my life and has changed me for the better. Since my start of Kung Fu, I recall the lessons learned from Shifu Long. He put me under his wing and taught me the true essence of Kung Fu. Along with his help and the new Shifus, my Kung Fu experience has improved physically and mentally. The knowledge I have gained from them impacted my personal life, for which I am eternally grateful. Each Shifus have taught me something different, and with their unique views came their perspectives in which I have expanded my own skill sets. I always look forward to learning something new in each class, and I also continue to make friends in each of the sessions. Whether it be sparring or holding pads, they help me practice and improve. My most memorable Kung Fu experience was when I competed in the 2014 Tiger Claw Tournament. Although I competed in the first-timer division, there was still an ultra-competitive aura. Seeing all the other Kung Fu schools and watching the more experienced students motivated me to do better. I didn’t pursue competitive Kung Fu, but that experience was an eye-opener for me. What I learned in Kung Fu has helped me outside the studio in my personal life. Kung Fu taught me ethics, morals, and values. Kung Fu has changed my life in ways that I could have never imagined, and my life would have been very different if not for Kung Fu and all the Shifus and the family that Kung Fu Dragon USA is.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR APRIL 2021 KUNGFU DRAGON USA TESTERS! On behalf of Kungfu Dragon USA, we would like to congratulate and individually recognize each student from passing their belt tests and announce their new belt level. You all have worked hard. Great job everybody! You should be proud of yourself. Keep it up! Parents, friends and family, we want to thank you for being there, and the encouragement you have shown these students. Your support plays a very important part in the growth and development of your child, as they walk through their KUNGFU journey

Hi, I am Tina Lin. I’m 12 years old and I’ve been attending Kung-fu Dragon USA for about 5 years. I remember when I first went into the kung-fu studio, I was just a shy girl that didn’t want to try anything new. My friend, Yilin Liu, was in the class. I was only there to see if I was interested in doing it. Shifu Long, Shifu Jacob, and Shifu Peng were there, teaching the students. The Shifus made the class fun by joking around, which seemed fun to me, so I decided to give it ...a try. I wasn’t so confident about myself, but overtime, I felt proud of what I have accomplished since I had developed better learning habits, thanks to all of the Shifus. The Shifus helped me a lot over the years. They, not only taught me how to do the fundamental skills and various forms, but also tried to pick at the details to make my skills better. They encouraged me to try to push my limits, which helped me improve seemingly faster. After joining Youth Demo Team, Shifu Long taught everyone (jin qi shen) and (shou yan shen fa bu), to help us have more spirit and better coordination in performances. All the Shifus taught everyone in different ways, based on one’s background and learning style, combined with describing graphic fighting scenarios, letting everyone understand how to do the moves correctly. In addition to my shifus and supportive parents, another group of people that impacted me greatly was my kung-fu family. During training, we would always cheer on one another and we would never make fun of each other’s mistakes. All of us would be happy for others' improvements and successes, and we’d care for one another when someone got hurt. We would try our best to share our experience and knowledge to help each other improve. In the future, I hope that I can still continue practicing with my kung-fu family and continue getting better. Thank you. See more

See you guys tomorrow at Spring 2021 KFDUSA Demo Team Evaluation

Apr282021 https://youtu.be/e1XXWTIwNig

Attention everyone! To help out community receive COVID-19 vaccinations as efficiently as possible, KungFu Dragon USA will be patterning with Albertsons/ Safeway Pharmacy to setup a clinic at our Pleasanton campus. We will be offering Pfizer vaccinations on April 30, 2021 Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If any of your friends or family age 16+ are interested in joining, they are welcome to sign up as well. Don't forget to spread the word ! Please schedule 1st dose appointment, the 2nd dose will be at the same location on 5/21. You can sign up by clicking the link down below. Hope to see you there. https:mhealthsystem.com/KungFuDragonUSACOVID

IMPORTANT BELT TESTING UPDATE Starting May, there will be new rules to signing up for end of the month belt testing. STUDENTS TAKING IN PERSON CLASS:... Please ask any Shifu before or after class for the Belt Testing Sign Up Sheet. This must be filled out IN THE STUDIO, and the Shifu’s will provide you with a testing form if you are eligible. STUDENTS TAKING ZOOM CLASS: Please fill out the following form online. Shifu Jacob will review it and send you the testing form if eligible. Online Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/WMMsZALd3wtduZsS9 (do NOT fill this out if you are taking IN PERSON class) 5 ZOOM Jacob https://forms.gle/WMMsZALd3wtduZsS9

April Calendar Schedule belt testing will be conducted at Pleasanton Studio. To be considered for testing: 1 - Please ensure student has enough classes and remember previous forms and belt applications. 2 - Text Shifu Jacob @ (510) 676-9381 with the following information: Name, Studio Location, Current Belt, Belt testing for.... ***Once Shifu Jacob confirms eligibility, he will text you testing paper. 3 - Wear school uniform and mask. Also, only one parent/guardian per student. 4 - Please arrive 10 minutes before student testing time with testing paper. Thank you to all for your understanding and support through this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out to me should you have additional questions. See more

We will be continuing online class throughout May! Those who want to take our ZOOM class MUST register online. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/3/21... Registration Form: https://forms.gle/FGdFCKzMcAzT5q4i7 Schedule: 5/4/21 - 5/30/21 Zoom ID & Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9255888822 925 588 8822 Password: We will be emailing the password to those who fill out the form. 5Zoom 5 : 5/3/21 https://forms.gle/FGdFCKzMcAzT5q4i7 5/4/21 - 5/30/21 Zoom ID https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9255888822 925 588 8822

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2021 hoping 2021 will be a better year for all! 2020 2021

The Tao of Tai Chi, the harmony of yin and yang, the combination of strength and softness, just like writing or drawing Chinese calligraphy freely Shifu Zhang

Online class will be staring today. we are adding another payment option for the online classes. You can either choose to reactivate your existing contract and subtract the classes from it, or you can choose to continue with the current monthly subscription. Please send us your kids name / belt level /and location of school.. //925-6888888

In consideration of many families who are out of town during this Winter break, we have decided to move the start date of in-person classes at Pleasanton school to January 12th. Also we will be adding 6 more classes per week to order to reduce the class size and allow social distance among students. All in person claess Will be in Pleasanton School 01/02/21 01/12/21 26 Pleasanton San Ramon

Starting on January 4th, we are adding another payment option for the online classes. You can either choose to reactivate your existing contract and subtract the classes from it, or you can choose to continue with the current monthly subscription. Please send us your kids name / belt level /and location of school..

The way of life.